seal ring

English

noun
Definitions
  • A finger ring with an engraved (often heraldic) seal, fit for sealing documents by pressing it in sealing wax or a similar substance

Etymology

Compound from English seal (device, mammal) + English ring (surround, sound a bell, planetary rings).

Origin

English

ring

Gloss

surround, sound a bell, planetary rings

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